killer instinct

Killer Instinct's free to download, but with that ever infuriating Killer Instinct catch 22 payment model of charging for access to characters/content. You've the option to pay to unlock individual characters from Season 3 at $5 a piece, and bundles ranging from $20-60 tops for a Supreme Edition bundle that comes packaged with every character ever released, all costumes, all sets, all perks (exp. boosts, in-game coinage).

Oh, and the XBONE gamers can reap the added benefit of having access to Killer Instinct Classic and the sequel, to boot. Suffice to say, fans seem pretty ready to throw down:

Killer Instinct for Xbox One will be free to download with one free playable character available. Additional characters will be available for purchase starting at $4.99 each.

Players can also purchase special discounted character packages:

Combo Breaker Pack –– Save 50 percent instantly by purchasing the Combo Breaker pack, which includes the first 8 characters (6 at launch, plus 2 characters before their official post-launch release) for $19.99.

Ultra Edition – The Ultra Edition delivers the best value for Killer Instinct fans. Available for $39.99.

The Ultimate Edition includes:

The first 8 characters (6 at launch, plus 2 characters before their official post-launch release)
Character accessory packs
Character costumes
The original "Killer Instinct" arcade game

"Killer Instinct is a day-one digital-only release on Xbox One, and features -- get this -- one character. Jago is free to play on launch day. Everyone else -- unspecified returning characters as well as original fighters -- will cost money. Price is to-be-determined (of course)."